Division B
Acceptable Solutions

Part 2 — Building and Occupant Fire Safety

Section 2.12. Covered Malls

2.12.1. General

2.12.1.1. Use

1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), covered malls designed for ornamental and pedestrian oriented uses only shall not be used for merchandising or public activities.

2) A covered mall referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be used for merchandising or public activities on a temporary basis provided

a) it conforms to Articles 2.12.1.2. to 2.12.1.9., and

b) the fire safety plan required in Section 2.8. includes additional provisions to offset any hazard that may be created by such activity.

2.12.1.2. Adequacy of Sprinkler System

1) Merchandising or public activities in a sprinklered covered mall described in Article 2.12.1.1. shall not be permitted where such activity will create a hazard exceeding the design criteria for which the sprinkler system was designed.

2.12.1.3. Alternatives to Spatial Separation

1) When a covered mall having a width of not less than 9 m has been provided for the purpose of considering each portion of the building separated by the mall as a separate building, merchandising or public activities are permitted within the required 9 m width provided alternative protection is installed in conformance with Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A.

2.12.1.4. Access to Exits

1) Access to exits within a covered mall shall be provided and maintained in conformance with Subsection 2.7.1.

2.12.1.5. Access to Fire Protection Equipment

1) Where a covered mall is used for merchandising or public activities, the activity shall be arranged so that access to fire protection equipment, including sprinkler control valves, fire hose stations, portable extinguishers and fire alarm stations, is not restricted.

2.12.1.6. Decorative Materials

1) Decorative materials used for merchandising or public activities in a covered mall shall conform to Subsection 2.3.2.

2.12.1.7. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases

1) Flammable liquids, combustible liquids and Class 2.1 flammable gases shall not be used or displayed in a covered mall.

2.12.1.8. Fuelled Equipment

1) Where a covered mall is used for the display of fuelled equipment, batteries shall be disconnected and caps for fuel tanks shall be locked or secured against tampering.

2.12.1.9. Propane Fuelled Automotive Vehicles

1) A propane fuelled automotive vehicle shall not be displayed in a covered mall unless

a) the propane fuel tank is permanently installed,

b) the fuel system is equipped with an automatic stop-fill valve,

c) the fuel cut-off valve is closed,

d) fuel tank filling connections are locked or secured against tampering, and

e) batteries are disconnected.